Upper Stratton vs Westbury Rural

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    45/100
    Upper Stratton Wiltshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      62/100
      Westbury Rural Wiltshire Police

      Upper Stratton vs Westbury Rural Results

      A
      45/100
      Average
      Upper Stratton
      Wiltshire Police
      457 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.6% trend
      30.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      62/100
      Average
      Westbury Rural
      Wiltshire Police
      245 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.3% trend
      31.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Upper Stratton
      B Westbury Rural
      Safety Score
      45/100 Average
      62/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      457
      245
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      437
      235
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.6%
      ↑4.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.8%
      31.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Upper Stratton
      B Westbury Rural
      Violent Crime
      170 ↓4%
      114 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↓43%
      42 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓35%
      14 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↓4%
      6 ↓14%
      Burglary
      7 ↑0%
      11 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↓7%
      26 ↓13%
      Drugs
      4 ↑100%
      3 ↓67%
      Public Order
      36 ↑24%
      19 ↑27%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      122 ↑122%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓75%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑250%
      2
      Other Crime
      4 ↓67%
      8 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Westbury Rural is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 45/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Upper Stratton safer than Westbury Rural?

      Upper Stratton has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 457 crimes in the last 12 months. Westbury Rural has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) with 245 crimes. Westbury Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Upper Stratton vs Westbury Rural?

      Upper Stratton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Westbury Rural shows +4.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Upper Stratton and Westbury Rural?

      In Upper Stratton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (170 incidents). In Westbury Rural, it is Violent Crime (114 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Upper Stratton and Westbury Rural?

      Upper Stratton recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westbury Rural recorded 42. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Upper Stratton vs Westbury Rural?

      Violent crime in Upper Stratton totalled 170 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 114 in Westbury Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Upper Stratton and Westbury Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Upper Stratton recorded 437 crimes (now 457, a change of +4.6%). Westbury Rural recorded 235 crimes previously (now 245, +4.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Upper Stratton and Westbury Rural?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Upper Stratton has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Westbury Rural has 31.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Upper Stratton and Westbury Rural?

      Upper Stratton falls within the Wiltshire Police boundary. Westbury Rural is covered by Wiltshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Upper Stratton and Westbury Rural?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Upper Stratton or Westbury Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Upper Stratton and Westbury Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.